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Charlotte City Workers Win Voluntary Checkoff

Jan 22, 2013 Mike Hall | Organizing/Bargaining

Public-sector workers in Charlotte, N.C., can now have their union dues deducted from their paychecks like other causes they support, with voluntary payroll deductions. Last week, the Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 to allow the checkoff. The North Carolina State AFL-CIO points out that denying workers dues checkoff is a favorite tactic for right-wing politicians to undermine labor unions' ability to organize.

Fire Fighters Push Back Against Fla. Gov., Chamber Attack

Apr 13, 2011 Mike Hall | In The States

Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) assault on fire fighters and other public employees—with the support of the Florida Chamber of Commerce—isn’t going over well with voters.